B2noun 2K

Consumption

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsʌmpʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsʌmpʃn/"]/

Meaning of Consumption

the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used

In simple words: The act of using or eating something.

Consumption in a sentence

• The consumption of sugar has increased significantly in recent years.
• Energy consumption in the city dropped due to new efficiency measures.
• The patient's consumption of dairy products was restricted due to allergies.
• The government's report focused on the consumption of household goods.
• Historically, consumption referred to tuberculosis, a deadly disease in the past.
• His death was attributed to consumption, which was common before modern medicine.

How to use Consumption

Used in various contexts, including food, resources, and media. Often discussed in economic or environmental contexts. Avoid in highly casual settings unless discussing food.

Grammar pattern

consume + object

Memory hint

Think of 'consume' + 'tion' like 'action' — the action of using up something.

Related words

Collocations with Consumption

• heavy
• high
• low
• level
• boost
• encourage
• increase
• go up
• grow
• increase
• expenditure
• figures
• levels
• for somebody’s consumption
• fit for human consumption
• unfit for human consumption
• heavy
• high
• low
• level
• boost
• encourage
• increase
• go up
• grow
• increase
• expenditure
• figures
• levels
• for somebody’s consumption
• fit for human consumption
• unfit for human consumption

Synonyms for Consumption

• usage
• utilization
• expenditure
• ingestion
• absorption

Opposites of Consumption

• production
• creation

Common mistakes with Consumption

• Confused with 'consumer' as a noun.
• Used incorrectly in plural forms (i.e., 'consumptions' is not standard).
• Mispronounced with emphasis on wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Consumption

What does Consumption mean?

The act of using or eating something.

What is the definition of Consumption?

the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used

How do you use Consumption in a sentence?

The consumption of sugar has increased significantly in recent years.

Can you give another example of Consumption?

Energy consumption in the city dropped due to new efficiency measures.

What are synonyms for Consumption?

Common alternatives include usage, utilization, expenditure, ingestion, absorption.

What is the opposite of Consumption?

Opposite meanings include production, creation.

What words go with Consumption?

It commonly pairs with heavy, high, low, level, boost, encourage, increase, go up, grow, increase, expenditure, figures, levels, for somebody’s consumption, fit for human consumption, unfit for human consumption, heavy, high, low, level, boost, encourage, increase, go up, grow, increase, expenditure, figures, levels, for somebody’s consumption, fit for human consumption, unfit for human consumption.

What are common mistakes when using Consumption?

Confused with 'consumer' as a noun. Used incorrectly in plural forms (i.e., 'consumptions' is not standard). Mispronounced with emphasis on wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Consumption?

US: /["/kənˈsʌmpʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsʌmpʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consumption?

Used in various contexts, including food, resources, and media. Often discussed in economic or environmental contexts. Avoid in highly casual settings unless discussing food.

What CEFR level is Consumption?

"Consumption" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.